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V411 TEO

2000 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,962 mi
Last recorded186,962 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 523111,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV411 TEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2017 186,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2017 186,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 174,512 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 174,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60R16 92H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 92H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 161,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake lines corroded (to hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 161,276 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing Stalk missing (may be under seat?) (5.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side rear suspension arm ball joint dust covers damaged (Rearmost arms upper) (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake lines corroded (to hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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V411 TEO is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V411 TEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V411 TEO registered?

V411 TEO is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V411 TEO safe to buy?

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